Blaen-egel Wood

Wood, Forest in Glamorgan

Wales

Blaen-egel Wood

Community wind farm, Mynydd y Gwrhyd Entrance to the community wind farm.

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Community wind farm, Mynydd y Gwrhyd Credit: Alan Hughes

Blaen-egel Wood, located in Glamorgan, Wales, is a captivating woodland area known for its natural beauty and rich biodiversity. Covering a vast expanse of approximately 200 acres, this enchanting forest is a haven for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

The wood is predominantly composed of ancient oak trees, which create a dense canopy, allowing only dappled sunlight to filter through to the forest floor. This creates a magical atmosphere as visitors walk along the well-maintained trails, surrounded by towering trees and a kaleidoscope of flora and fauna.

The forest boasts an impressive variety of wildlife, including numerous bird species, such as woodpeckers, thrushes, and owls. Small mammals, such as squirrels and rabbits, can be spotted scurrying amongst the undergrowth, while deer may occasionally be seen grazing in the meadow areas.

Blaen-egel Wood is also home to a diverse range of plant life, with an array of wildflowers carpeting the forest floor during the spring and summer months. Bluebells, primroses, and foxgloves add bursts of color to the woodland landscape.

Visitors to the wood can enjoy a range of activities, including walking, birdwatching, and photography. There are well-marked trails that cater to different fitness levels and interests, ensuring that everyone can explore and appreciate the beauty of this natural gem.

Overall, Blaen-egel Wood offers a serene and captivating experience, providing visitors with a chance to immerse themselves in nature and escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life.

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Community wind farm, Mynydd y Gwrhyd Entrance to the community wind farm.

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Community wind farm, Mynydd y Gwrhyd
Entrance to the community wind farm. LinkExternal link
Gated farm entrance Entrance to Cwrt y Bariwns.
Gated farm entrance
Entrance to Cwrt y Bariwns.
Moorland/Field Boundary
Moorland/Field Boundary
Gwrhyd Specialist Stone Quarry
Gwrhyd Specialist Stone Quarry
Gateway From Moorland to Pasture
Gateway From Moorland to Pasture
Mountain track The track leads to the community wind turbines on Mynydd Gwrhyd.
Mountain track
The track leads to the community wind turbines on Mynydd Gwrhyd.
Wind turbines Community wind farm on Mynydd Gwrhyd.
Wind turbines
Community wind farm on Mynydd Gwrhyd.
View down Cwm Egel
View down Cwm Egel
Ordnance Survey Rivet This OS rivet can be found on a stone SE side of the road. It marks a point 298.649m above mean sea level.
Ordnance Survey Rivet
This OS rivet can be found on a stone SE side of the road. It marks a point 298.649m above mean sea level.
Willows on Penlle'r Fedwen
Willows on Penlle'r Fedwen
Cairn Rather beautiful flower shape cairn on higher ground over looking Gwrhyd Chapel rolling hilltops toward the east and Gwrhyd chapel to the north. There appears to be a line of cairns either side of the Gwryd mountain road leading to Cwmllynfell. This one is the most identifiable and interesting so far.
Cairn
Rather beautiful flower shape cairn on higher ground over looking Gwrhyd Chapel rolling hilltops toward the east and Gwrhyd chapel to the north. There appears to be a line of cairns either side of the Gwryd mountain road leading to Cwmllynfell. This one is the most identifiable and interesting so far.
Gwrhyd Chapel Very bleak and isolated but very neat and well kept graveyard
Gwrhyd Chapel
Very bleak and isolated but very neat and well kept graveyard
Ruins of old Fever Hospital Isolated ruins of fever hospital which was used as an isolation hospital for patients with TB or measles. Information given by deceased resident of Pontardawe who remembered a friend with TB going there in early 20th century.
Ruins of old Fever Hospital
Isolated ruins of fever hospital which was used as an isolation hospital for patients with TB or measles. Information given by deceased resident of Pontardawe who remembered a friend with TB going there in early 20th century.
Two Cairns, one large one small Cairn identified from round indentation in ground and position from stone wall. Largest cairn can be seen in photo by vegetation colour, the  smaller seems to be one, two or three stones nearby.  Mumbles/Swansea Bay is in the distant west and Bagland Bay in the east of photo.
Two Cairns, one large one small
Cairn identified from round indentation in ground and position from stone wall. Largest cairn can be seen in photo by vegetation colour, the smaller seems to be one, two or three stones nearby. Mumbles/Swansea Bay is in the distant west and Bagland Bay in the east of photo.
Rocky outcrop Outcrop just off the road on this bleak stretch of mountain,just the odd farm and a few green lanes used by 4x4 drivers.
Rocky outcrop
Outcrop just off the road on this bleak stretch of mountain,just the odd farm and a few green lanes used by 4x4 drivers.
Mynydd y garth Mynydd y garth from Mynydd uchaf.
Mynydd y garth
Mynydd y garth from Mynydd uchaf.
Cefn Gwrhyd . Cefn Gwrhyd and cwm egel from the eastern slopes of Mynydd Uchaf.
Cefn Gwrhyd .
Cefn Gwrhyd and cwm egel from the eastern slopes of Mynydd Uchaf.
Gateway to Blaenegel. This is the gate that leads onto the track to Blaenegel farm.
Gateway to Blaenegel.
This is the gate that leads onto the track to Blaenegel farm.
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Blaen-egel Wood is located at Grid Ref: SN7209 (Lat: 51.76956, Lng: -3.8473848)

Unitary Authority: Neath Port Talbot

Police Authority: South Wales

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